George Lucas Celebrates ‘Red Tails’

The premiere of the new World War II drama “Red Tails” in New York City drew many of the movie’s cast members–and some of the real-life airmen depicted in the film.

Inspired by actual events, “Red Tails” tells the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first group of African-American fighter pilots in the U.S. armed forces. “Star Wars” creator George Lucas executive produced the film, which was released under his Lucasfilm banner.